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Curse of: America’s Next Top Model

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America's Next Top Model
Reality Television
Tyra Banks
Mental Health
Photo Shoots
Psychological Evaluation
Cycle 18
Modeling Industry
Domestic Violence
Emotional Trauma
Reality TV
Casting Process
Macau Tower
Production Bias
Body Shaming
Women's Issues
Beauty Standards
Cultural Bias
Production Safety
Media Ethics

When America’s Next Top Model premiered in the early 2000s, it looked like a golden ticket: a glamorous TV show that could catapult aspiring models into fame. But two decades later, many contestants describe its aftermath as a curse. Hosted by pop-culture journalist Bridget Armstrong, Curse of: America’s Next Top Model is a deep investigation into the hidden costs of reality television, and what t... more

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ANTM was one of the most racially diverse reality shows of its era. So why did so many of its episodes look so racist? This episode investigates how ANTM represented, performed, and exploited race. We hear from models who were put in Blackface for th... more

ANTM was never really about creating top models. It was a reality TV disguised as a modeling competition, and it showed. We break down how photo shoots were designed to create unforgettable moments and reactions on screen and how casting prioritized ... more

CONTENT WARNING: This episode mentions sexual assault, suicide, and suicidal ideation.

We continue our discussion about the ANTM psychological evaluation. We hear from models who say the traumatic experiences they shared with the show’s psychologi... more

CONTENT WARNING: This episode mentions sexual assault, suicide, and suicidal ideation.

Before you could be cast on America’s Next Top Model, you had to pass a psychological evaluation. Contestants were told these psych evals were about keeping th... more

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Recent Guests

Lisa D'Amato
Former contestant on America's Next Top Model, Cycle 5.
Episode: Psych Out
Yuvie Gomez
Former contestant on America's Next Top Model, Cycle 4.
Episode: Psych Out
Renee Alway
Former contestant on America's Next Top Model, Cycle 8.
Episode: Psych Out
Kimberly Rizuski
Former contestant on America's Next Top Model, Cycle 10.
Episode: Psych Out
Carrie Dee English
Former winner of America's Next Top Model, Cycle 7.
Episode: Psych Out
Andrew Patterson
Former creative producer of America's Next Top Model.
ANTM
Episode: Psych Out
Dr. Steven Stein
Psychologist who has worked on reality shows.
Episode: Psych Out
Oliver Twixt
Consulting Producer on America's Next Top Model.
Episode: Psych Out
Jasleen Gonzalez
Former contestant of America's Next Top Model who won Cycle 8
America's Next Top Model
Episode: Psych Up

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Bridget Armstrong
Host and senior producer, providing insightful commentary and engaging discussions in the realm of reality television.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 562 ratings
  • Eye opening

    This deep dive into the reality show tactics used to exploit young women’s ambitions is extremely informative and well done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mahira789
    United States20 days ago
  • Excellent deep dive

    Like many, I avidly watched and enjoyed ANTM through all the cycles. This is a wonderful blend of a nostalgic retrospective and a clear-eyed look back at many of the problematic things that happened on and off camera. I’m enjoying it so much and look forward to each new episode.

    To the people who complain about ads, please understand that most podcasts are free and if we want them to continue to be free, ads are the price of admission. Hosts do not have the ability to limit the ad breaks manda... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PCBunnygirl
    United States20 days ago
  • So many ads!

    Way too many ads!!! Omg

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Kath_Montreal_
    Canada20 days ago
  • Well researched

    This podcast underscores how insidious and predatory ANTM was. I feel awful for the former contestants and disappointed that I ever saw this as entertainment.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EmScoLo
    Canada21 days ago
  • Love it!

    Such a fun deep dive! The hosts have great chemistry and know exactly how to mix nostalgia with insight. Every episode makes me rethink things I never noticed back in the day, and somehow they make even the wildest moments feel fresh again.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rebi I
    United States21 days ago

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This podcast offers a deep investigation into the complex legacy of a renowned reality television show, examining its impact on participants and viewers alike. By engaging with former contestants, producers, and crew, it reveals the hidden costs associated with fame, perceived beauty standards, and the psychological ramifications contestants faced long after filming concluded. Through personal narratives and critical discussion, listeners gain insights into the emotional turmoil experienced by many models, as well as the exploitative nature of the show's production. Unique in its approach, this series challenges the glamorous facade of reality TV by highlighting the darker truths behind the scenes and questioning the societal values that al... more

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2. Yuvie Gomez
3. Renee Alway
4. Kimberly Rizuski
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6. Andrew Patterson
7. Dr. Steven Stein
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